I suppose I'll be roasted for insincerity here, or something. But, I don't care. Someone said something on some thread about a "tattered old flag." Johnny Cash must have done it proud. I'm no songwriter, but that sparked one of the last embers of creativity I retain, and I came up with this.

If you change Tattered Old Flag... to Old Tattered Flag... you play right into one of my favorite songs.... The Old Rugged Cross.

Once I saw that.... the words just flowed. I doubt anyone will like it, but this is just the rough draft.

To the TUNE of "The Old Rugged Cross"....


The Tattered Old Flag

On a hill bought with blood
stands an old tattered flag,
the emblem of sacrifice made.

And I love that old flag,
that flies free over lands
where our men, the last measure have paid.


And I cherish that old tattered flag...
whose broad stripes and bright stars ever wave.

I will love her as long as I breathe
And I promise her people to save.


Though the nights be so dark
And the days hell on Earth
The cause is worth all the cost.

I will charge when it's light
and not faint from the fight
My mission will never be lost.


I will rescue that old tatterd flag
from the onslaught of hatred and fear,

I will carry her banner for'er...
and lie peaceful as long as she's near.


Now my days are all gone
But, my unit moves on
With a mission of freedom and life.

Twas my duty to fight
And my death is my right
In a cause that will end the World's strife...


So don't worry, I'm with you this day
As you carry our flag into fire...

That old tattered and ragged old flag
that a nation of heroes inspire!

(refrain)

Yes, I'll cherish that old tattered flag,
O'er whatever far hill she shall wave,

And the World will forever be known
As the land of the free and the Brave!

(instrumental)

Yes I'll cherish that old tattered flag...
Whose broad stripes and bright stars ever wave

I will carry her banner for'er...
While she waves o'er the lands of the brave.


[ In memorium of every American soldier ]

 

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Great job Hobo! :thumbsup:
You are a Patriot! atriot:

 

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Hobo, I think even Twilight will agree with you on this one.:thumbsup::clap::rofl:

 

Two thumbs WAY up! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Nicely done, Hobo.

 

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I know we have some other talented members here. Anyone want to set that to music and let us hear it?

 

I'm proud of ya, Hobo! Very well said!

 

Does that mean your postings will be shorter from here on out?

 

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